A sage in AUS: Twitter hails Pujara’s epic hundred!

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara scored his 16h Test hundred on day one of the Adelaide Test and Twitterati cannot stop appreciating him for this magnificent effort.

Pujara the lone shining gem in India’s awful day 

There it is, a brilliant ton for Cheteshwar Pujara from 231 balls!

That's his 16th hundred in Test cricket and third against Australia.#AUSvIND | @Domaincomau pic.twitter.com/cD1rSObzGq

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 6, 2018

India had an awful start to the highly anticipated Test series against Australia. Indian batsmen had a collective brain fade on day one of the first Test as the visitors lost nine wickets for just 250 runs. However, amidst the despair, one batsman stood tall and produced an epic hundred that saved India the blushes.

Batting at number three, Pujara saw off the new ball and then tried to bring India back in the contest by stitching useful partnerships with Rohit Sharma, Pant and Ashwin.

Pujara and Dravid have got to milestones of 3000 runs, 4000 runs and 5000 Test runs in identical number of innings.

3000 runs in 67 innings
4000 runs in 84 innings
5000 runs in 108 innings#AusvInd pic.twitter.com/2vpD171T6E

— ESPNcricinfo stats (@ESPNcric_stats) December 6, 2018

During the epic knock that lasted for 246 balls, the Indian batsman scored 123 runs and produced seven fours and two sixes. Courtesy of his stunning performance, Indian team managed to bat the entire first day and have some score to defend with.

Twitter in awe with Pujara’s masterpiece 

Facing a fierce pace artillery of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Patt Cummins, Pujara was the only batsman who looked in control of his innings. He was brilliant against Nathan Lyon as well.

Wonderful wonderful innings from Cheteshwar Pujara. Classy, resilient, tenacious….all these old-world virtues. This was the gold standard of test match batting.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 6, 2018

When his fellow team-mates were showcasing the worst shots to get out with, Pujara displayed impeccable patience and temperament.

The Indian cricketer was applauded for his marvellous knock by other cricketers and fans.

Terrific innings from Pujara or “Steve” as the Yorkshire men called him as they couldn’t pronounce his first name Cheteshwar ! Congrats on a great ? ?

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 6, 2018

India have a toe in the door. It didn't seem likely in the morning. And that is what Pujara and Rohit and Ashwin have done. But it isn't a total to have a party over.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 6, 2018

From 56-4 at lunch to 143-6 is rexovery of sorts, but in the context of batting first on a true pitch, India’s innings is a shambles nonetheless. Pujara showing the discipline and dedication needed in this format, but he’s been the only one #IndiavsAus

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 6, 2018

Pujara was like a sage on this first day. Focussed, determined and gritty . A knock to remember @cheteshwar1 #IndvAus

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018

Pujara justifying this meme right now:#ausvind pic.twitter.com/ED16FZDiqL

— ` (@FourOverthrows) December 6, 2018

https://twitter.com/Atheist_Krishna/status/1070566589680910336

https://twitter.com/abhi_gadia/status/1070539799344357377

Pujara's innings today:

0-40 runs : Dravid
40-80 runs : Sachin
80-120 runs : Sehwag

poora bachpan yaad dila diya. #AusvInd

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 6, 2018

#Pujara has batted nearly 8 hours in this innings. That's Rohit Sharma's entire test career..#AUSvIND

— ચિ૨ાગ (@chirag_rachchh) December 6, 2018

https://twitter.com/crawlinchoklet/status/1070582927073927168

Pujara continues to shine 

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During his epic hundred, the Indian batsman also completed 5000 Test runs and scored his 16th Test hundred. He reached this milestone in his 65th Test.

Pujara’s brilliant innings finally came to an end in the 88th over. A stunning direct hit by Patt Cummins found the Indian batsman short of the crease and Australia finally had some relief.